Description
IQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients.
The Patient-Centered Solutions team (PCS) leads the industry in the science of measuring the patient experience. We pair strategic consulting expertise with technical scientific knowledge to design and execute scientifically rigorous research that incorporates the patient voice into the development and commercialization of new medicines.
As an Associate Principal, you will oversee a portfolio of projects in patient-centred research, develop and communicate strategic insights and recommendations to clients, and support business development. You will collaborate directly with IQVIA’s senior leaders, independently manage client relationships, prepare proposals and contracts with limited supervision, and start to build a book of business.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and contribute to delivery of a portfolio of consulting, scientific and analytic projects
- Develop and deliver insightful, value-added strategies that address complex client issues in the patient science field
- Plan resources for project delivery, track and ensure project financial health
- Coach and direct project managers and project team members
- Create reports, presentations and facilitate workshops
- Lead bid teams, develop proposals and participate in business development processes
- Develop a broad knowledge of patient science and how it addresses client needs for evidence generation and dissemination, regulatory and market access strategy
- Identify opportunities for expansion of PCS consulting service offerings
- Support people-related activities such as recruitment, training and development
- Lead special initiatives that contribute to the growth and maturing of the PCS practice
- Manage 3-4 team members
Essential experience, skills and education required:
- An advanced academic science degree in public health, epidemiology, psychology, sociology, medical anthropology, health economics or another related field
- 5 – 8 years of experience in at least 1 of the above fields
- Previous experience in strategic consulting and project management
- Strong experience working in roles generating or communicating robust clinical data suitable for submission to regulatory bodies, payers or for publication; preferably with exposure to COA/PRO, patient preference and/or HEOR
- Advanced knowledge of the healthcare regulatory processes and international payer systems
- Ability to rapidly understand new scientific content and to engage meaningfully with clients and project teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presenting, facilitating meetings and workshops, and report writing
- Demonstrable analytical, interpretative, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others
- An ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks
- An ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in multi-disciplinary and international teams